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Ep. 362: Submission Series: The Omoplata, feat. "Silver Fox" Karel Pravec
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This week, we're joined again by "Silver Fox" Karel Pravec! In this episode, Karel explores one of Jiu-Jitsu's most underrated submissions: the omoplata. Karel explains why the omoplata is so effective as both a sweep and control position, how to chain between parallel and perpendicular omoplatas, and why it excels against bigger opponents.
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Resources discussed in this episode:
Omoplata Attacks
https://youtu.be/9cRPcxZXIKo
Omoplata Set Up & Finishing Details
https://youtu.be/1nTYmH6NmP0
Understanding The Split Guard
https://youtu.be/gWtdq9txY_g
Omoplata to MangleDome
https://youtu.be/lumzFvUtRMM
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Technique Chaining
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining - Predictable Responses
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses - Return on Investment
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment - Probabilistic Thinking
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking - Dominant Angles
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles - Core Mechanics
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics - Theory of Alignment
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment - Committed Techniques
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques
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